Writing a New History of the Middle Ages: Interview with Dan Jones on Powers and Thrones

<p>Friend of the Show, TV presenter, author extraordinaire, and historian Dan Jones returns to Tides to discuss his new book, <em>Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages</em>. It’s a wonderful book and a tremendous achievement, written with both a consummate grasp of the huge scope of medieval history and a cinematic style of storytelling that keeps the reader engaged. How can we say something new about a very old period, and do it in entertaining fashion? That’s the key question for one of the most accomplished popular historians working today.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/625697/powers-and-thrones-by-dan-jones/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get <em>Powers and Thrones</em> here.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get <em>The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World</em> in <a href="https://www.twelvebooks.com/titles/patrick-wyman/the-verge/9781538701171/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Indeed</strong>- Get started with a<strong> $75 </strong>credit to upgrade your job post <a href="http://indeed.com/tides " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">indeed.com/<strong>tides</strong></a>!</p><p><strong>Theragun</strong>- Try Theragun for <strong>30 Days</strong> starting at only <strong>$199</strong> at <a href="http://therabody.com/tides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">therabody.com/<strong>tides</strong></a>!</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ar